Putnam County Track Championship: A Chaotic County Meet

Sixth-graders, Menendez’s appearance help make for an interesting championship

  • Palatka’s Destiny Williams lands in the sand after completing an attempt in the triple jump. The freshman won both the triple jump and high jump. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Palatka’s Destiny Williams lands in the sand after completing an attempt in the triple jump. The freshman won both the triple jump and high jump. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
  • Peniel Baptist Academy’s Caleb Baker punches the air after winning the 1,600-meter run, becoming the first Peniel athlete to win a county meet event. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Peniel Baptist Academy’s Caleb Baker punches the air after winning the 1,600-meter run, becoming the first Peniel athlete to win a county meet event. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
  • Palatka’s Tony Fields stumbles over the final hurdle Tuesday, but continues on to win the boys county championship in the 110-meter high hurdles. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Palatka’s Tony Fields stumbles over the final hurdle Tuesday, but continues on to win the boys county championship in the 110-meter high hurdles. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
Multiple ineligible runners and an uninvited guest were among the many issues at the annual Putnam County track and field meet Tuesday at Palatka Junior-Senior High School. Due to the chaos, the…

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